Josefina: Sunlight and Shadows
American Girl Historical Characters
No. of pages 128
Published: 2020
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
In "Josefina: Sunlight and Shadows," readers are transported to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1824, during the time of the Mexican War for Independence. Josefina, a spirited young girl, faces the challenges of a changing world while navigating her family's hopes, traditions, and struggles. As she learns the importance of her heritage and the power of friendship, she must also confront her own fears and aspirations. With the backdrop of vibrant New Mexican culture, Josefina's journey is one of growth, resilience, and the discovery of her own identity amidst the sunlight and shadows of her life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: American Girl, American Girl Historical Characters .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by American Girl Publishing Inc .
Valerie Tripp is the award-winning author of more than 40 books of historical fiction in the American Girl series. She also writes stories, songs, and poems for The Superkids Reading Program, and is a founder and the Editorial Director of Boys Camp. A frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and scout troops, Tripp graduated magna cum laude from the first co-educated class at Yale University in 1973. In 1981, she received a Masters of Education from Harvard, where she focused on reading education. She resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.
